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The Revolution Continues: Verb For Shoe Launches 'The Smart Shoe Experience'

Sat May 3, 2008 11:30pm EDT
BOSTON, May 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Today VectraSense Technologies, Inc.
launched "The Smart Shoe Experience" showcasing its revolutionary computerized
footwear.  The Experience includes a collection of internet attractions
featuring cutting-edge smart shoe technology within broader fashion and style
contexts.  As a pioneer in the field of computerized footwear and creator of
Verb For Shoe, Ronald Demon, said "We are not just selling some high tech
gadget, but are providing an entire experience which includes technology."
    (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080503/NESA003 )
    In addition to signature styling, the shoe features an embedded computer
which provides:    -- Auto Comfort: The shoes automatically adjust comfort
according to the
       wearer's movements.
    -- Wireless Link: A wireless link allows the shoes to link with your PC.
    -- Contact Sharing: The shoes wirelessly communicate with each other,
       exchanging contact information among different wearers.

    The Experience includes:
    -- New Romantic: A collection of interactive music videos featuring the
       shoes in various cultural settings.
    -- Tech Square: Describes the raw technology.
    -- The Chronicles: A frequently updated blog chronicling the Verb For Shoe
       phenomena.
    -- Ron's Studio: Gets personal with Ronald Demon, creator of Verb For
       Shoe.
    -- The Nation: An online forum where Verb For Shoe enthusiasts world-wide
       can share experiences and learn about upcoming events.


    In discussing the appeal of the product, Demon said, "The Experience is
unique in that for the first time, it appeals to both the mainstream fashion
audience as well as techies.  It combines signature styling, craftsmanship,
innovation, lushness, and exclusivity in a compelling package."   The shoe has
been on both MTV's Real World and MTV2, and will be on the History Channel in
the fall.
    Launching these internet features kicks-off an international event-series
for viewers to participate.  The first event, dubbed "Live From Boston",
scheduled for June 14, 2008, at 5:00 pm., is a live videocast featuring Ron
demonstrating the shoe's technology and answering live questions from viewers.
    The product is shipping now with a MSRP of $ 700.00 USD.
    Viewers can see the attractions, register for the videocast, and purchase
the product at www.verbforshoe.com.
    Demon, a product of Miami-Dade County public schools, is a consummate
advocate for increased commitments to public education, and will regularly
promote his views on public education during the event series.
    VectraSense Technologies, Inc. is an MIT spin-off company manufacturing
computerized smart-shoes.  It brought the world its first computerized
adjustable shoe in 2000.

    Ronald Demon
    1-800-683-2654
    rdemon@verbforshoe.com


SOURCE  Verb For Shoe

Ronald Demon, Verb For Shoe, 1-800-683-2654, rdemon@verbforshoe.com



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